A Bucket List Item

A while back I posted a bucket list on which an item was to do what I can to help the fight against cancer.  On May 12 I begin fulfilling that goal.



This year, over 1.4 million Americans will hear the words "You have cancer". On July 18, 2011 those words were spoken to me.  I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer.



I know too many people who are touched by cancer, and that is why I have joined the American Cancer Society on a mission to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by participating in the Relay For Life in my community.


At Relay For Life we celebrate loved ones who have won their battle against cancer, remember those who are no longer with us, and fight back against this disease that touches so many. I am determined to make a difference, and I hope you will join me. I have been asked to speak at the opening ceremony at 10:00am and I will be walking the Survivor Lap on May 12, 2012 at Northumberland High School at 10:30am.


Please, support me in my efforts by using the link below to visit my personal web page and make a donation. Every dollar raised brings us one dollar closer to a cure, and to a time when the number of people who have to hear the words "you have cancer" is zero.


Thank you so much for your support. Together, we ARE saving lives and creating a world with more birthdays!



My Personal Page URL is  

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=27895488&pg=personal&fr_id=40950  



(If the link does not work copy and paste the above line to the address bar on your browser.)



You can make online donations there.  Relay folks are asking each participant to raise $212.00.  Susan and I are both participants, thus my $424.00 goal.  From  my page you can also purchase a Luminary to honor a loved one.  The Luminary Ceremony will be at 8:30pm.  Should you prefer to write a check, make the check payable to 2012 Relay For Life of Lancaster, VA and give the check to me  or     from my page above, you can also download a personal donation form and mail in the donation.



This will be the only solicitation for donations that I will send, so please carefully and prayerfully consider making a donation in any amount.  If you are unable to make a donation at this time, we certainly understand.  If that is the case, please cover Susan and me with your prayers as we attempt to make a difference against cancer.



May God richly bless you.

John and Susan Minter